HCM Property Management Blog

By HCM Property Management - Sunday, November 17, 2019

Why You Should Do Regular Property Inspections on Your Los Angeles Rental

It is very important to complete regular property inspections to ensure your investment property is being cared for by the tenants. This video will describe some tenant nightmares and how they could have been avoided through regular property inspections.

By HCM Property Management - Sunday, November 17, 2019

How California’s New Rent Control Law Affects Los Angeles Area Property Owners

California recently implemented a new rent control law providing for limitations on rent increases and restrictions on termination of tenancy. Please watch for an overview of the new law and click on the link below to read the full legal text of AB-1482. As always, pl...

By HCM Property Management - Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Do You Know the Top 3 Pricing Questions to Ask a Property Management Company?

Not all Irvine property management companies offer the same services for the same price, and that can make comparison shopping hard. It’s important to be sure you’re asking the right questions when you gather information on different property management companies. Whe...

By HCM Property Management - Tuesday, October 3, 2017

What Does a Good Professional Property Management Company Do?

Rental management might seem a bit mysterious if you’re not familiar with the field, so today we are sharing a bit about what a property manager actually does. In summary, we are acting on your behalf to market your property and manage your tenants to maximize the return o...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, July 13, 2017

Tenant Screening 101: How to Get the Best Tenant for Your Irvine Rental Property

Finding a reliable tenant is the cornerstone of successful property management. At HCM Property Management, we recommend a five-step tenant screening process: obtain tri-merge credit reports, run nationwide background checks, verify job and income, review asset statements, and co...

By HCM Property Management - Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Tenant Screening 101: How to Get the Best Tenant for Your Irvine Rental Property

One of the most important topics in Irvine property management is finding a great tenant. Conducting a tenant background check includes five key elements: credit, backgr ound, income, assets, and rental history. Credit Reports Not all credit reports are created equal. W...

By HCM Property Management - Thursday, June 8, 2017

The Benefits of Working with HCM Property Management

We are talking to you today about why some of our current clients have chosen to work with us. HCM Property Management can most effectively help you increase the near and long term value of your investment property and maximize your returns. There are three ways that we do ...

By HCM Property Management - Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Real Estate – It's About the Cash Flow!

Real Estate Investing – It's All About the Cash Flow! When thinking about Real Estate Investing, many people say the three most important words in real estate are location, location, location. And while this may be the case for some of the best looking and most presti...

By HCM Property Management - Monday, December 7, 2015

The Core Tenant Responsibilities Every Landlord Should Know

When considering property maintenance, we usually think of those responsibilities: fixing or replacing broken appliances, changing locks and performing major repairs. However, some tasks don’t necessarily always fall to property management. Your tenants also have respons...

By HCM Property Management - Wednesday, December 2, 2015

7 Budget-Friendly Ways to Enhance Your Rental Property

If you are strapped for cash, time or both, it can be difficult to get your property rent-ready. Here are 7 ways to freshen up your rental and get it rented quickly. 7 Budget-Friendly Ways to Enhance Your Rental Property Start With Curb Appeal What does the outside of your prop...